What is the ICD-10 code for a calcaneal spur?

The ICD-10 code for a calcaneal spur is M77.31 for the right foot, M77.32 for the left foot, and M77.30 for unspecified laterality.

How do you code bilateral calcaneal spurs?

For bilateral calcaneal spurs, use both M77.31 for the right foot and M77.32 for the left foot, as there is no single bilateral code.

ICD-10 Coding for Calcaneal Spur(M77.31, M72.2, M77.30)

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Learn about the ICD-10 coding for calcaneal spurs, including specific codes for right, left, and unspecified laterality, and documentation requirements.

Also known as:

Heel SpurOsteophyte of Calcaneus

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Calcaneal Spur

M00-M99Primary Range

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
M77.31	Calcaneal spur, right foot	Use when the calcaneal spur is confirmed on the right foot.	Radiographic confirmation of spur Symptoms of heel pain
M77.32	Calcaneal spur, left foot	Use when the calcaneal spur is confirmed on the left foot.	Radiographic confirmation of spur Symptoms of heel pain
M77.30	Calcaneal spur, unspecified foot	Use when laterality is not specified.	Radiographic confirmation of spur Symptoms of heel pain

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Calcaneal spur, right foot

M77.31Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Stress fracture, right calcaneusM84.371

Use when imaging confirms a fracture rather than a spur.

Stress fracture, left calcaneusM84.372

Use when imaging confirms a fracture rather than a spur.

Stress fracture of calcaneusM84.37

Use when imaging confirms a fracture rather than a spur.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Calcaneal Spur.

Failing to document imaging findings.

Impact

Clinical: May lead to incorrect diagnosis., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential denial of claims.

Mitigation

Always include imaging results in the patient's record.

Using unspecified code M77.30 when laterality is documented.

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to lower reimbursement rates., Compliance: Non-compliance with specificity requirements., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation specifies right or left to use M77.31 or M77.32.

Laterality documentation

Impact

Failure to document laterality can lead to audit issues.

Mitigation

Ensure laterality is always documented in clinical notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with M77.31.

Primary Code

M77.31

Calcaneal spur, right foot

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ICD-10 Coding for Calcaneal Spur(M77.31, M72.2, M77.30)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a calcaneal spur?

How do you code bilateral calcaneal spurs?

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